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Macular vs Papular - What's the difference?

macular | papular |

As adjectives the difference between macular and papular

is that macular is relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision while papular is of a shape similar to a papule.

macular

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision.

    • Derived terms

    * macular degeneration * macular sparing * paramacular * premacular ----

    papular

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of a shape similar to a papule.
  • Consisting of papules; characterized by the presence of papules.
    • a papular eruption

    Derived terms

    * papule